Highlights
- Vivo X500 – 6.59″ display, Dimensity 9600 (3nm), circular camera module in upper-left corner.
- Vivo X500 Pro – 6.37″ display, Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm), centrally positioned circular camera module.
- Vivo X500 Pro Max – 6.85″ display, Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm), central circular camera module.
Vivo’s upcoming X500 series is slowly moving closer to launch and new information keeps surfacing to reveal more details. The Vivo X500 lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500e, Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. The series is rumoured to debut in China in September followed by a global launch later this year.
While Vivo has yet to officially confirm the smartphones, multiple leaks have already revealed several details about the upcoming devices. The latest update to join the series of leaks is about the expected display sizes, chipsets and camera module designs of the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. Here’s more on what we know.
Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max – Display, Chipset and Camera Module (Leaked)
According to the latest leak, the standard Vivo X500 could feature a display measuring around 6.59 inches and be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset, which is reportedly based on a 3nm manufacturing process. The phone is also said to feature a circular camera module positioned in the upper-left corner of the rear panel.
The Vivo X500 Pro, meanwhile, is tipped to have a more compact 6.37-inch display. It could be powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro, which is expected to use a more advanced 2nm process. Unlike the standard model, the X500 Pro is said to feature a centrally positioned circular camera module on the rear.
The top-end Vivo X500 Pro Max could come with a significantly larger 6.85-inch display and the same Dimensity 9600 Pro 2nm chipset. It is also tipped to feature a circular rear camera module placed at the centre.
Vivo X500 Series – What We Know So Far?
Based on previous leaks, the standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature an OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The smartphone is also rumoured to pack a large 7,500mAh battery although details about its charging technology have not been revealed so far.
For photography, an engineering prototype of the Vivo X500 has reportedly been spotted with a triple-camera system. The setup could include a 50-megapixel Sony primary sensor with a 1/1.28-inch sensor size, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 64-megapixel Sony periscope telephoto camera. The periscope unit is tipped to use a 1/2-inch sensor and offer a 70mm equivalent focal length.
The Vivo X500 Pro, on the other hand, has previously been tipped to feature a flat LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Its compact form factor is expected to position it between the standard X500 and the larger X500 Pro Max.
An engineering prototype of the smartphone is also said to have been tested with a BOE OLED panel featuring a new-generation light-emitting material.
On the photography front, previous leaks have suggested that the Vivo X500 Pro could carry a 50-megapixel LOFIC primary camera alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. A newer leak has also pointed towards a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with an 85mm focal length.
As for the Vivo X500 Pro Max, it is expected to sit at the top of the X500 lineup and could receive the most advanced camera hardware of the three models. The Pro Max could also feature a massive battery with a capacity of around 8,000mAh, although charging details have not been revealed yet.
According to earlier information from tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the smartphone could feature a 50-megapixel Sony LOFIC primary camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. LOFIC technology is designed to improve dynamic range by retaining more detail in both bright highlights and dark areas, potentially resulting in more natural-looking images in high-contrast scenes. Some reports have also linked the main camera to Sony’s upcoming LYT-838 sensor.
The primary camera could be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The telephoto camera is tipped to offer an 85mm focal length and use a large 1/1.4-inch sensor. It could also support high-quality telephoto macro photography.
For now, all the specifications mentioned above are based on leaks and tipster information. Vivo has not officially confirmed the launch date, specifications or availability of the X500 series.
